The focus of the course curriculum of
the National Security and Strategic Studies Course is National Security which
covers many dimensions of domestic, regional and international issues.The curriculum is organised in six studies,
each of about five to six weeks duration.These are as under:-

1.Socio Political Study.This study is focused on
Socio-Political aspect of domestic influences on the National Security
perceptions.

2.Economy, Science and Technology Study.This study addresses the issues
of Economic Development, Environment, Science and Technology aspects related to
National Security.With economic
diplomacy holding the centre stage, all issues are examined in a multinational
environment.

3.International Security Environment.The study focuses on issues
related to International Security Environment as it is evolving in the 21st
Century and its impact of India’s
international relations.

4.Study on Global Issues.In the post cold war era, global/
multilateral co- operation and partnerships have become the current direction
for evolution of newer international understandings.The study focuses on issues related to these
aspects.

5.India’s Strategic Neighbourhood.This study takes a deeper look into
various issues – both domestic as well as those having impact on India – of countries who form the arc of
strategic neighbourhood of India.

7.Strategies and Structures for National
Security.This study
is the culmination of the course and, in effect, considers in detail the
linkages of various dimensions of national security as discussed during the
preceding studies.

PAPER II – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1.Research
& Scientific Method.Meaning
of Research – Elements of Science & Scientific Methods – Elements of Social
Sciences & Research Methods – Reasoning Process – Objectives of Research –
Features of Research – Types of Research – Ethics in Research – Requirements of
a Researcher